Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize a study regarding tax credits for alternative fuel
vehicles and alternative fueling stations.

WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the citizens of this
state to encourage the use of alternative fuels, especially those
that support natural resource industries located in this state;

WHEREAS, This state has an abundant supply of alternative
fuels and an extensive supply network;

WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of the citizens of this
state to reduce the state’s dependence on foreign oil and to
improve air quality;

WHEREAS, The cost of motor vehicles which utilize alternative-fuel technologies remains high in relation to motor vehicles that
employ more traditional technologies, citizens of this state who
might otherwise choose an alternatively-fueled motor vehicle are
forced by economic necessity to continue using motor vehicles that
are fueled by more conventional means; and

WHEREAS, Determining the most cost effective means of
promoting the use of alternative fuels in this state, including,
but not limited to, the gathering of information upon which an
accurate projection of the use of the existing tax credits designed
to encourage use of alternative fuels, would assist the Legislature
in the formulation of policy most appropriate to accomplish its
goal of greater use of alternative fuel vehicles, therefore, be it:

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the most cost effective means of encouraging the
use of alternative fuels in this state; and be it

Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2013, on
it findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it

Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and draft necessary legislation by paid
from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.